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A Little Something . . .

We’ve got something special up our sleeves. It’s an awesome new version of a great product, and it features some great technology. . . We’re pretty proud of it. Stay tuned! The post A Little Something . . . appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Like a Boss: Summarizing Data in a Summary Table

A summary table in a custom app is a good way to hold information of a closed set of records. This kind of table brings many advantages and some considerations, but it is worth exploring. The post Like a Boss: Summarizing Data in a Summary Table appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

FileMaker Charting: JSON as the Data Source

FileMaker JSON Charting is very possible since JSON is a great source of data. Here we take a look at how these two great tools are combined. The post FileMaker Charting: JSON as the Data Source appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Gathering Data for FileMaker Charting, Part 2

We're continuing our discussion of FileMaker Charting by discussing how to collect data using the Related Records and Current Record data sources. The post Gathering Data for FileMaker Charting, Part 2 appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Gathering Data for FileMaker Charting, Part 1

The FileMaker Charting object can be mastered by understanding its data sources.We will look at the three sources and how to collect data for it. The post Gathering Data for FileMaker Charting, Part 1 appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Like a Boss: FileMaker JSON Parsing with Generator

FileMaker 16's game-changing JSON functions give us native ability to parse a JSON object. Our free tool, Generator, makes that even easier. Follow along in this post or in the video and see how Generator will do 80% of the work for you! The post Like a Boss: FileMaker JSON Parsing with Generator appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Native FileMaker: More than Meets the Eye

Native FileMaker consists of so much more than scripts and fields and tables. We can leverage the entire platform and use all of native FileMaker. The post Native FileMaker: More than Meets the Eye appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

San Diego User Group: March Meeting

The San Diego User Group meeting is scheduled and full of great topics. We'll look at Geist Interactive's Generator and Testable FileMaker Solutions The post San Diego User Group: March Meeting appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Geist Interactive at FileMaker DevCon 2018

Geist Interactive is proud to be a Diamond Level sponsor at FileMaker DevCon 2018. The whole team will be there sharing our love of the platform. The post Geist Interactive at FileMaker DevCon 2018 appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Like a Boss: Let us Discuss the FileMaker Let Function

The FileMaker Let function is your tool to make a calculation readable, well formatted and easy to debug. Let us discuss how it can be used. The post Like a Boss: Let us Discuss the FileMaker Let Function appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Like a Boss: Exploring all of the FileMaker Data Viewer

The FileMaker Data Viewer is an essential tool for reviewing current scripts or data in a record or the file in general. It is a must for every developer. In this post we will look at all you can do with the tool. The post Like a Boss: Exploring all of the FileMaker Data Viewer appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Like a Boss: Using the Script Debugger to its Full Potential

The FileMaker Script Debugger is powerful. Its features are often overlooked. In this post we examine the buttons that control stepping through a script. The post Like a Boss: Using the Script Debugger to its Full Potential appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Learn FileMaker Like a Boss

In this new series "Learn FileMaker Like a BOSS!" we explore techniques and concepts and tools that will help developers become better at what they do. It is our goal to remind people of all that is out there and to bring those new to FileMaker up into more advanced development faster. The post Learn FileMaker Like a Boss appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Introducing DamageDetectoR

DamageDetectoR is a free macOS-only tool that identifies the issues that can cause an XML DDR to fail to import into FMPerception or other analysis tool. It identifies specific issues and the location of each issue in your FileMaker file. The post Introducing DamageDetectoR appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

San Diego FileMaker User Group February 2018 Meeting

This month's user group will feature three Geist Interactive employees. Jeremy Brown will share his love of the web viewer. Barbara Cooney will share about the Women of FileMaker fundraiser. Dave Graham will share a modular data picker. Come and join us: 5:30 on February 12th. The post San Diego FileMaker User Group February 2018 Meeting appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

FileMaker Indirection (and how to find those instances)

FileMaker Indirection is something we should consider as we write code or set calculations throughout our custom app. FMPerception provides an "Indirection Sources" report that helps us know what could break if we rename fields or table occurrences or layouts. The post FileMaker Indirection (and how to find those instances) appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

Jeremy Brown Joins Geist Interactive

We are very happy to announce that Jeremy Brown has joined Geist Interactive  as an Evangelist of the FileMaker platform, our products and services, and other technologies. Jeremy is a certified FileMaker developer ( 12- 16) and brings skills and passion to the team. Jeremy’s path to us started in the classroom. He taught elementary […] The post Jeremy Brown Joins Geist Interactive appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

San Diego FileMaker User Group January 2018 Meeting

Come join us for the first meeting of the 2018 year. We’re starting off the year with a bang with two wonderful presentations. Be sure and join us if you can. Topics Analyzing Data Streams Presented by Jeremy Bante We’re working with larger volumes of data every year, and users increasingly expect real-time feedback on […] The post San Diego FileMaker User Group January 2018 Meeting appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

FMPerception Version 16.07 Released

FMPerception, the Fastest FileMaker Database Analysis Tool is even faster now. Version 16.07 brings some performance improvements to a couple of key areas as well as some much requested small enhancements. Take it for a spin and find our why FMPerception changes your game. The post FMPerception Version 16.07 Released appeared first on Geist Interactive. View the full article

Todd Geist

Todd Geist

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